Annual Safety and Security Report
Clery Disclosure Distribution
Institutions of higher education, which receive federal financial assistance, are required to provide current and prospective students, and employees with an annual report that identifies policies and procedures related to campus security. This document is prepared to increase awareness of current policies, procedures, and practices related to campus security. This report is prepared from information provided by Public Safety and the statistics and information are gathered from crimes reported on campus and the Arlington Police Department.
Timely Warning and Emergency Notification
Victims or witnesses may report emergency situations or crimes on an anonymous, confidential basis by contacting Arlington Police Department at 817-459-5700.
Security and Access to Campus Facilities
Students are required to use the side door versus the front door to The Neighborhood Doctor, which leads to the patient waiting area. After hours, classrooms and other campus facilities require a key or must be opened by a faculty member.
Facilities are maintained to ensure safety and security. Students and employees are encouraged to report any security or maintenance needs to the Arlington Police Department at (817) 459-5700. During regular business hours, the School Director should be notified to ensure that all maintenance requests are resolved in a timely manner. If an issues arises after hours, the Arlington Police Department will be able to address all security issues.
Public Safety Department
In an effort to provide for the safety and security of students and employees, Arlington Medical Institute maintains a cooperative relationship with all local public safety agencies including the Arlington Police Department. The Arlington police officers have the powers to arrest when appropriate. The annual disclosure of crime statistics is prepared by the School Director as a result of information gathered from campus incident reports and the Arlington Police Department reports of police actions.
Reporting Crimes
Arlington Medical Institute students and faculty are encouraged to promptly report all criminal activity and emergencies to the Arlington Police Department (817) 459-5700. In emergency situations, 911 should be called first, followed by an immediate notification to the School Director.
Reducing Security Risks
Arlington Medical students are encouraged to be responsible for their own security. It is important to be aware of possible risks. The following tips may help you protect yourself from security risks.
Ø Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe in a situation, go with your gut. If you feel uncomfortable or something doesn’t feel right, leave and get to a safe place immediately.
Ø Protect your location on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare and etc. If someone you don’t know or trust ask you to go somewhere alone, let him or her know that you would rather stay with the group. Use any excuse you can think of to get out of a difficult situation.
Ø Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.
Ø Try to avoid isolated areas such as alley in back of the school. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.
Ø Walk with purpose. Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.
Ø Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable.
Ø Make sure your cell phone is with you and charged and that you have cab money.
Ø Don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don’t trust or someone you don’t know.
Ø Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.
Ø Avoid wearing expensive jewelry while walking in public places. The value of gold is high and criminals may take a “snatch and grab” opportunity.
Counseling and Safe Help Line
Ø Information to prevent sexual violence may be located at http://www.rainn.org/
Ø Outside counseling and a description of educational programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape and other forcible and non-forcible sex offenses may be obtained at the following location:
https://www.safehelpline.org
Rape Crisis Center provides community information and referral services, including sexual violence information. 24 hour hotline at 210-349-7273. Web site: http://www.rapecrisis.com/
Sex Offender Registration
In accordance to the “Campus Crimes Prevention Act” of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act of 1974, the Jeane Clery Act and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Arlington Police Department is providing URL links to identify sex offenders anywhere in the United States. Visit http://www.sexoffender.com or http://nsopw.gov/Core/Portal.aspx. You may search by city, county or zip code.
This information is collected by other agencies, and Arlington Medical Institute cannot guarantee this information is correct or complete. This information should not be used to intimidate, threaten or harass. Misuse of this information may result in prosecution.
Sex Offense Policy, Procedures, and Programs
If you are a victim of sexual assault, your first priority should be to get to a place of safety and obtain the necessary medical treatment. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. Report the incident in a timely manner.
Any student, employee or visitor who is the victim of a forcible or non-forcible sex offense should contact the Arlington Police Department at (817) 459-5700. If requested, the Arlington Police will assist the person in reporting the incident. Filing a police report will not obligate a victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from officers. Filing a police report will: ensure that a victim of sexual assault receives the necessary medical treatment and tests, at no expense to the victim; and provide an opportunity for collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later.
Victims of a sexual crime should make every effort to save anything that might contain the perpetrator’s DNA, therefore a victim should not:
v take a bath or shower; or
v use the restroom; or
v change clothes; or
v comb hair; or
v clean up the crime scene; or
v move anything the offender may have touched.
Information to prevent sexual violence may be located at http://www.rainn.org/
Outside counseling and a description of educational programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape and other forcible and non-forcible sex offenses may be obtained at the following location:
https://www.safehelpline.org/
Rape Crisis Center provides community information and referral services, including sexual violence information . 24 hour hotline at 210-349-7273. Web site: http://www.rapecrisis.com/
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Arlington Medical Institute will impose sanctions (consistent with local, State, and Federal law) upon all faculty, staff, and students who violate the standards of conduct for drug and alcohol abuse. Outside counseling services and support groups are available. The following is a partial list of these resources:
v Texas Alcohol Abuse Treatment: 866-874-5899
v Transformations Drug & Alcohol : 888-369-0842
v The Treatment Center : 877-392-3342
v Texas Drug Abuse Treatment: 800-943-0566
Campus Security and Crime Statistics
Arlington Medical Institute provides the Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Report Campus to every employee and student at orientation. The report is given annually to students and employees as a part of a commitment to safety and security pursuant to The Jeanne Clery Act. The Jeanne Clery Act is a Federal Law that requires colleges and universities in the United States to provide information to members of the campus community, and prospective students and employees, outlining its campus safety policies and procedures and crime statistics which have been reported on campus during the past three calendar years of 2010, 2011, 2012.
Arlington Medical Institute, in compliance with this law, provides this information on this website on the website at http://www.arlingtonmedicalinst.com in full text under the Student Services tab. You may print the report off website or one will be provided upon written request by contacting Arlington Medical Institute at 817-265-0607 or emailing and .The report is prepared in cooperation with the Arlington Police Department.
Warnings
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Arlington Police Department, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide warning will be issued by the School Director through faculty and staff members of Arlington Medical Institute. Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, AMI may post safety information on the website http://www.arlingtonmedicalinst.com . Safety may also be posted on our bulletin board or the local Arlington Police Department’s web site http://www.arlingtonpd.org . Depending on the severity, notice will also be posted on the front doors entering the school and the classroom doors. Anyone with any information that needs an immediate response should report the circumstance to the Arlington Police Department by phone at 817-459-5700 or in person at the dispatch located on 620 W. Division Street in Arlington, Texas.
Criminal Offenses- On Campus
Criminal Offense / 2010 / 2011 / 2012Murder/non-Negligent Manslaughter / 0 / 0 / 0
Negligent Manslaughter / 0 / 0 / 0
Sex offenses: Forcible / 0 / 0 / 0
Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible / 0 / 0 / 0
Robbery / 0 / 0 / 0
Aggravated Assault / 0 / 0 / 0
Burglary / 0 / 0 / 0
Motor Vehicle Theft / 0 / 0 / 0
Arson / 0 / 0 / 0
Hate Crimes- On Campus
Criminal Offense / 2010 / 2011 / 2012Murder/non-Negligent Manslaughter / 0 / 0 / 0
Negligent Manslaughter / 0 / 0 / 0
Sex Offenses: Forcible / 0 / 0 / 0
Sex Offenses: Non-Forcible / 0 / 0 / 0
Robbery / 0 / 0 / 0
Aggravated Assault / 0 / 0 / 0
Burglary / 0 / 0 / 0
Motor Vehicle Theft / 0 / 0 / 0
Arson / 0 / 0 / 0
Arrest- on Campus
Criminal Offense / 2010 / 2011 / 2012Weapons: Carrying, possessing, etc. / 0 / 0 / 0
Drug Abuse Violations / 0 / 0 / 0
Liquor Law Violations / 0 / 0 / 0
Disciplinary Actions- On Campus
Criminal Offense / 2010 / 2011 / 2012Weapons: Carrying, possessing, etc. / 0 / 0 / 0
Drug Abuse Violations / 0 / 0 / 0
Liquor Law Violations / 0 / 0 / 0
Incidents – On Campus
Criminal Offense / 2010 / 2011 / 2012Domestic Violence / 0 / 0 / 0
Dating Violence / 0 / 0 / 0
Sexual Assault / 0 / 0 / 0
Stalking / 0 / 0 / 0
The information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Effective October 1, 2013
Darcey Loggains
School Director
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures (ERP)
The Clery Act requires every Title IV institution, without exception, to have and disclose emergency response and evacuation procedures in response to a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus.
Timely Warning Emergency Notification
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the School Director, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through verbal communication with the students and faculty. The School Director will be responsible for relaying the information to the faculty, who will in turn notify the students. Depending on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the School Director will also be responsible for notifying the authorities, if necessary. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning are encouraged to report the circumstances to the School Director, by phone (817-265-0706) or in person. Depending on the severity of the emergency, the information will also be posted to the AMI website.
AMI understands that all Title IV institutions, without exception, are subject to the timely warning regulation.
AMI understands the importance and the difference between a “timely warning” and an “emergency notification”.
Timely Warning
Scope: Narrow focus on Clery crimes.
Why: Timely warnings are triggered by crimes that have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat. Issue a timely warning for any Clery crime committed on your Clery geography that is reported to your campus security authorities or a local law enforcement agency and is considered by the institution to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.
Where: Applies to crimes that occur anywhere on your Clery geography.
When: Issue a warning as soon as the pertinent information is available.
Emergency Notification
Scope: Wide focus on any significant emergency or dangerous situation (may include Clery crimes).
Why: Emergency notification is triggered by an event that is currently occurring on or imminently threatening the campus. Initiate emergency notification procedures for any significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus.
Where: Applies to situations that occur on your campus.
When: Initiate procedures immediately upon confirmation that a dangerous situation or emergency exists or threatens.
The law specifies that “an institution that follows its emergency notification procedures is not required to issue a timely warning based on the same circumstances; however, the institution must provide adequate follow-up information to the community as needed.”
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures Statement
Emergency Response
AMI is responsible for developing contingency plans and continuity of operations plans for their staff and areas of responsibility. AMI has procedures in place when responding to an emergency or evacuation. AMI’s first priority will be to ensure that all student and faculty are in a secured location and away from any potential hazards. AMI conducts emergency drills biannually. These drills are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution, some of the test are announced and some are unannounced.